I hope they get a liquor license! I understand they have an impressive wine list at Dulces. I think in context to other neighborhoods in Seattle, the prices are right in line. I have heard Dulce is expensive, but I am excited to have something new and gourmet around. Remember, they probably have some pricey rent to pay, too.

I think the prices are way too high. I don't mind paying for good food, but look at this:
$10 for a bowl of soup?
$18 for pasta?
$18 for chile rellenos?
Carnitas for $20 is high when the taco bus does a superb job for a fraction of the price.

I was hoping for a place more along the lines of Geraldine's or Tutta Bella- good but not expensive. This looks like a special occasion place, and for special occasions it is hard to beat La Medusa.
Pizzutto's is pretty good for old-school red sauce Italian. They have weird hours, but serve wine in large containers so I forgive them.

The meal came and the first thing I noticed, perhaps because of the afore mentioned feat of athleticism, was the fancy-restaurant portions and ratios. The pancakes were on the small side, and the salsa was more of a garnish than the slather I'd envisioned. I piled the beans and smeared the sour cream and rationed the salsa between bites and it was quite delicious, though not as corn-y or as spicy or copious as I would have preferred. The meal disappeared quickly, and I was left a bit on the hungry side still.

Not very encouraging. I dislike leaving a brunch place overly-stuffed, but I'm not keen on leaving still hungry.

Any suggestions for a brunch place that satisfies with a good value-for-money proposition? Saffron doesn't seem to cut it. (Geraldine's, btw, hasn't satisfied me in that department, either.)

we are now open in the old Wild Ginger location on 1404 Western Ave.
We would love to see you there, we are open for Lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Sundays.
There is a parking lot directly across the street from us which charges $6.00 if you choose the Dulces Customer Option.
… you can see what Julie has brought back on her menus …

Thanks Scott, not to be too much of wino, but boy, with a menu like that wine is a must (no pun intended!) I drove by there today and the paper is still in the windows…They said 3 weeks so they should be opening soonish?

I want to make a point to support all of these new businesses, Island Soul is our next stop. I hope it's better than Kallaloo. Having lived in Jamaica, it was a disappointment, but to be honest, we only went one time and it was in the opening days.

We are hoping that we get both of our Health and Liquor Control Board inspections this week and then we would be able to open the 4th.
We are pretty much ready we are going thru the final touches.
Carlos

Yes - they have had two good weekends already! We had a late brunch of chilaquiles and pueblo pancakes - both served with buttery, lightly spiced chili potatoes. A nice place to eat - the room feels good, lots of light. The food is more refined than most brunch spots.

They do have a childrens menu - simple things - or you can order half potions of anything on the menu for the kids. High chairs too.